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Global branding expert, franchise expert and serial entrepreneur Brian Curin.

Co-Founder Brian CurinCEO/CMO & Co-Founder

Brian Curin is a visionary and innovative leader, known for his game-changing approach to business. As the CEO/CMO and Co-Founder of Little Kitchen Academy, he is at the forefront of revolutionizing culinary education for children. With a focus on practical life skills and food literacy, Little Kitchen Academy aims to create a more educated, independent, and healthier society.

Brian’s entrepreneurial journey has been nothing short of impressive. From taking a cigar company public in his 20s to leading globally recognized brands such as Cold Stone Creamery, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Flip Flop Shops, OfficeZilla.com, JOE’S Jeans, he has consistently demonstrated his ability to scale and guide companies to industry leadership.

Service is the one ingredient that is always in my kitchen.

Visionary and innovative business leader.

CEO/CMO, Co-Founder of Little Kitchen Academy | Director/Board Member at Incisive Genetics | Director/Board Member at ChopValue | Faculty Advisory/Board Member at University of British Columbia Faculty of Land and Food Systems

Brian Curin is a visionary and innovative leader, known for his game-changing approach to business. As the CEO/CMO and Co-Founder of Little Kitchen Academy, he is at the forefront of revolutionizing culinary education for children. With a focus on practical life skills and food literacy, Little Kitchen Academy aims to create a more educated, independent, and healthier society.

Brian’s entrepreneurial journey has been nothing short of impressive. From taking a cigar company public in his 20s to leading globally recognized brands such as Cold Stone Creamery, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Flip Flop Shops, OfficeZilla.com, JOE’S Jeans, he has consistently demonstrated his ability to scale and guide companies to industry leadership.

In addition to his role at Little Kitchen Academy, Brian serves as a director on the Boards of Incisive Genetics and ChopValue, where he brings his strategic insights and expertise to help drive growth and innovation. He is also a valued member of the University of British Columbia’s Faculty Advisory Board for Land and Food Systems, where he contributes to shaping the future of education in these fields.

Brian’s passion for making a positive impact extends beyond the business world. He has built impactful partnerships with organizations like the Make-A-Wish Foundation, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Soles4Souls, and the American Heart Association. He has also served on various committees for the American Heart Association and UBC’s Centre for Molecular Medicine & Therapeutics (CMMT), and has been a Past Chair for the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

When he’s not busy leading and transforming brands, Brian enjoys spending time with his wife, Founder of Little Kitchen Academy, and three daughters, two of whom are twins. They are all actively involved in Little Kitchen Academy, embodying the values and mission of the organization.

With his energy, enthusiasm, and proven track record of success, Curin continues to make a significant impact in the business world and beyond. His dedication to innovation, education, and community engagement sets him apart as a truly exceptional leader.

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The child gives us a beautiful lesson – that in order to form and maintain our intelligence, we must use our hands.

Maria Montessori

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